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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1971

Page

4

Bulldogs Fall to Marshall Owls 43-14 in Halloween rout

Mexico Bulldogs (4-4) were overwhelmed by 7-0 Marshall Owls as the line dominated, combining for 302 rushing yards and five touchdowns led by Eddie Kays. Mexico battled injuries, scored in third quarter then added a late drive but left with a third straight loss.

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Sports On the Air Highlights and Schedules

A dense TV and radio sports rundown lists college football Nebraska versus Colorado and Grambling games, baseball Orioles versus Tokyo Giants, and pro football on multiple channels with matchups including Cardinals Bills Redskins Saints Broncos Eagles Chiefs Raiders Packers Lions.

Nebraska Colorado Baltimore Orioles Tokyo Giants St. Louis Cardinals Buffalo Bills Washington Redskins New Orleans Saints Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders

Fumble Ends Van-Far Upset Bid in 22-6 Loss

Van-Far Indians nearly upset Bowling Green 22-6 when a third quarter fumble at the Bobcats’ one-yard line swung momentum. Kerry Hesse led an 80 yard ground drive for Van-Far’s only score, while Harold Hendricks surged for Bowling Green with over 150 rushing yards and a two point conversion.

Vandalia Van-far Indians Bowling Green Indians Bobcats Van-Far Kerry Hesse Harold Hendricks Hendricks Panthers Tiger Cliff Heston Gary Burnett Centralia Shyard Ned Thornley Tigers Thornley Mike Evans Randy Kurz John Bowling Cen Mark Twain

Cardinals Roll Paris 65-0 Behind Ground Attack

South Shelby, defending AA champions, used a ground-heavy attack to rout Paris Coyotes 65-0 on Friday night. Curt Lichty opened scoring with a 7 yard punt return, and multiple touchdowns followed including runs by Litchy Broughton and Weatherford. Robby Lorey scored on a blocked punt recovery in the end zone.

Paris South Shelby Paris Coyotes Cardinals Northeast Missouri State Curt Lichty Litchy Jim Broughton Carl Weatherford Robby Lorey

Death prompts footballs to boost onfield care

After Chuck Hughes of the Detroit Lions died from a heart clot during a game, teams nationwide plan to install cardiac units and defibrillators. The Lions will staff onfield units for future games, with Packers Rams Bears and others expanding first aid with cardiac facilities at venues and on flights.

Associated Press Chuck Hughes Detroit Lions Hughes Lions Chicago The Lions An Green Bay Packers Milwaukee County Stadium Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles Rams University of Southern California UCLA Chicago Bears Bears Atlanta Falcons Cleveland Browns Houston Astrodome Dallas Cowboys Irving Tex

T Birds Top Warrenton 19-0 After Slow Start

North Callaway Thunderbirds shake off a sluggish start to beat Warrenton 19-0. Mark Atkinson sparks the comeback with timely passes as Baumgartner boots a 20 yard field goal and a pair of touchdowns follow.

Kingdom City North Callaway Thunderbirds Warrenton T-Birds Mark Atkinson Yicotry NorCal Warriors Alan Baumgartner

Bryant aims for 206th win as Alabama faces Mississippi State

Auburn coach Bear Bryant seeks win number 206 to tie a coaching mark while Alabama and star Johnny Musso chase records. Bryant cautions of a tough game at Jackson against Charley Shira's defense as No. 4 Alabama meets Mississippi State amid a rough week. Also on Big Friday slate are Georgia at South Carolina and Arkansas at Texas A&M with top teams Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State and others in action.

Griffin Tigers Centralia Robbie Griffin Centralia Panthers Missouri Tigers Panthers Mark Twain Tigers Mark Twain Clarence Cannon Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Bear Bryant Alabama Jess Neely Johnny Musso Crimson Tide Mississippi State Jackson Miss Ole Bama Bryant State Charley Shira Tennessee Georgia South Carolina Arkansas Little Rock Texas Carolina Vince Dooley Florida State Gary Huff Gamecocks Air Force Arizona State Houston Louisiana State Mississippi Navy Notre Dame Southern Methodist Toledo Miami Ohio Tulsa Stanford Oregon State Southern Cal California

Worstell Keeps Mexico Defense Alive Against Marshall

Mexico's standout linebacker Chuck Worstell left the game with an abdominal bruise but remained a vocal leader on the sidelines. His replacement Russ Haerer blocked a Marshall extra point as Worstell urged him to keep grinding, ending with Worstell’s quiet, hopeful approval.

Marshall Chuck Worstell Mexico Worstell Owls Marhall Worstells Russ Haerer Haerer Russ Owl

Week of high school football and pro scores summary

A dense score roundup lists high school football results with dozens of pairings such as Marshall 43 over Mexico 14 and Rockhurst 41 over Macon 24, plus many more games including Versailles 62 and Fulton 13. Pro and college results show NBA games like Boston 125 over Milwaukee 114 and Philadelphia 137 over Phoenix 135 in overtime, along with college football results Miami Florida 24 Army 13 and Connecticut 14 Boston University 10.

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Sunday NFL Showdowns Headline Week Midseason Clash

The schedule features Kansas City at Oakland atop the AFC West with 5-1 marks, Miami at Los Angeles in interconference play, plus Denver at Philadelphia, Chicago at Dallas, and other games. Key players include Len Dawson, Otis Taylor, Marv Hubbard, Jim Kiick, Larry Csonka, Roman Gabriel, and Gene Upshaw. Oakland and Kansas City share the West lead while Miami and the Rams ride winning streaks into their matchups. Denver routed Cleveland 27-0 and Philadelphia beat the Giants 23-7 last week.

Associated Press National Football League Sched Wemaker Kansas City Oakland Miami Los Angeles Denver Philadelphia Chicago Dallas Atlanta Cleveland Minnesota Giants New York Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Bills Buffalo New Orleans Washington New England San Francisco New York Jets San Diego Detroit Green Bay Milwaukee KC Oakland Len Dawson Otis Taylor Marv Hubbard Gene Upshaw Raider Marvin Upshaw Dolphins Rams Jim Kiick Larry Csonka Roman Gabriel Packers

Oilers Claim Chiefs Burgey

Kansas City Chiefs announce rookie tight end Bruce Bergey placed on waivers and claimed by Houston. Bergey is brother of Cincinnati linebacker Bill Bergey. Coach Hank Stram says Willie Frazier and Mike Adamle on active roster for Sunday's game at Oakland. Frazier acquired from Houston. Adamle rookie on taxi squad and may help return kicks.

Kansas City Kansas City Chiefs Bruce Bergey Houston Bergey Bill Bergey Cincinnati Hank Stram Willie Frazier Mike Adamle Oakland Frazier Adame Stram Adamle

Mexico Harriers Reach District Meet Hopeful

Mexico High School harriers led by Hannibal injury comeback Craig Barnes compete in the district cross country meet aiming to reach the state meet for the first time since 1966. Barnes teams with Delbert Healy Geoff Wolf Steve Fitzpatrick Jeff Mackey Tim Collins and Steve James as top runners. Premeet picks favor Hannibal and Columbia’s U High. Kirksville’s Warren Sims is viewed as top individual.

Hannibal Craig Barnes Mexico High School Harriers Barnes Bulldogs Delbert Healy Geoff Wolf Steve Fitzpatrick Jeff Mackey Tim Collins Steve James U High of Columbia Warren Sims Kirksville

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